Passengers and crew were evacuated from a plane preparing for take-off at Glasgow Airport after smoke was detected in the cabin.

The incident happened on a Jet2 aircraft bound for Alicante in Spain at about 7.40am.

One woman passenger received minor injuries as she left the plane.

A Strathclyde Police spokeswoman said: “We are currently dealing with an ongoing incident at Glasgow Airport involving a 737 aircraft following reports of smoke within the cabin.

“Emergency services are in attendance and the passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.

“One elderly woman sustained a minor injury leaving the plane.

“Inquiries are ongoing.”

A statement from Jet2 said: “This morning’s flight LS177 from Glasgow Airport to Alicante made an emergency stop on the runway just prior to take-off.

“The aircraft was forced to curtail take-off due to smoke in the cabin.

“All 189 passengers have disembarked the aircraft.”

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